Rare fumble by Jones proves costly

ARLINGTON – The Lions lead 10-7 at halftime thanks to a rare fumble by Cowboys RB Felix Jones and a breakdown by CB Terence Newman.

Jones lost the ball for the first time this season during a run on first and 10 from the Dallas 4 with 37 seconds left. LB DeAndre Levy recovered at the 15 after end Kyle Vanden Bosch punched the ball loose.

Three plays later, Shaun Hill hit Nate Burleson for a 9-yard TD on a pass that Newman should have either broken up or intercepted.

The Cowboys are struggling in part because they aren’t getting the job done up front. Dallas has only 22 rushing yards.